Lysistrata Tour 2026

The State Theatre of Northern Greece presents a contemporary stage adaptation of Aristophanes' comedy, translated by Konstantinos Boura and directed by Asterios Peltekis. Elisabeth Constantinidou stars as Lysistrata, with Katerina Papoutsaki, Kraterus Katsoulis, Alexandra Palaeologou, Panagiotis Petrakis, Nikos Georgakis, Giannis Harisis, and Sofia Kalemkeridou in supporting roles. This staging explores how collective human action, expressed through the body, laughter, and shared desire for peace, can counter societal entropy and stagnation. The director frames Aristophanes' comedy not as mere entertainment but as a mechanism of revelation, examining a society exhausted by prolonged conflict. The adaptation emphasizes women's voices as active agents of political change, proposing dialogue and coexistence over confrontation. This production participates in the Athens-Epidaurus Festival.